Monday, 31 March 2014

Illustrator Janine Rewell and shoe designer Minna Parikka have created some really stunning photos together with body painters Riina Laine and Saara Sarvas. The images promote Parikka's new spring collection. There is also a video of the project here.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Textile company Kauniste has opened a new store in downtown Helsinki. Light coloured, beautiful store sells Kauniste fabrics and household textile products and selected items from other manufacturers. The store is located at Fredrikinkatu 24.

Monday, 24 March 2014

One Nordic furniture company has released a new Kuu (Moon) pendant light. The lamp is designed by Kerstin Sylwan and Jenny Stefansdotter and manufactured from a light-shielding technical polyester fabric to give a beautiful, organic look. It comes in two sizes and two colours.

Sunday, 23 March 2014

Every year Finnish National Ballet and Opera organize an open house venue and yesterday we took part in this spring's open house. We had a chance to see an impressive tech show, see ballet dancers rehearse and best of all -get a real ballet bun.

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

It's been awhile since I did any decorating at home or had a camera in my hand... At last the winter has passed and there is some light and brighter moments in a day to take pictures. I painted these two paintings for a work project some time ago and now they finally found a place in the bedroom.

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Spring collection of 1kertaa2 by Piia Kalliomäki and Marika Lehti includes new bright yellow color and lovely new black and white patterns. Finnish textile brand was born almost a year ago when two design professionals joined their forces to make a series of minimalistic and timeless textiles. Strong Scandinavian influence is shown in their work and all cushions and throws are made of wool in Finland. You can shop for these at Kokou.

Monday, 3 March 2014

Have you ever thought that there are many skills and crafts that will be forgotten in modern society when older generations pass away? At least I feel that there are so many things I should learn from the elderly and carry on the traditions. I have an older relative who is one of the best in inkle weaving and folkloric patterns. I should get her to teach me!